Dr Tamuka Chekero and Professor Noëleen Murray authored an opinion piece titled "Artificial Intelligence - A Game Changer for Just Energy Transition in Africa?" for the Operationalising a Just Transition in Africa (OJTA) research project, funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and collaboratively undertaken by the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship at the University of Pretoria, the African Research Impact Network and SouthSouthNorth.

Africa stands at a crucial juncture in its developmental trajectory, grappling with the twin challenges of sustainable development and energy access. With a burgeoning population and increasing urbanisation, the energy demand continues to escalate. However, this quest for energy must be balanced with environmental sustainability and social equity, encapsulated in the concept of a “Just Energy Transition” (JET). In this quest for JET, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force, offering innovative solutions to address these challenges and pave the way for a sustainable energy future in Africa.

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